Federal Inquiry into Freight & Supply Chain Priorities

BACKGROUND

On 24 November 2016 the Australian Government announced it will develop a national freight and supply chain strategy. The strategy will be informed by the findings of the Inquiry.

The Inquiry is being led by the Department and assisted by an expert panel, for more information and the Inquiry's terms of reference please refer to the Strategy webpage .

The Department has produced a discussion paper to support the Inquiry's consultation process.

APSA / FTA ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INQUIRY

Last week, the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) and Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) members met with Depatment of Infrastructure representatives in face-to-face and online meetings.

Member feedback addressed a recommendation of inclusion of "cargo owner" interests on the expert panel; current maket conditions including food quality container deficit and shipping line responses; surcharges; tolls and stevedores costs; regulatory factors; transport waiting times and need for improved service standards; SOLAS enforcement and container detention fees in circumstances of dehire delays on border agency targeted containers.

SUBMISSIONS

Formal submissions may be made by email or mail.

By email:

freightstrategy@infrastructure.gov.au

By post:

Freight and Supply Chain Inquiry
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
GPO Box 594
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601

Submissions are open until 28 July 2017

To contribute to the APSA and FTA submissions, please email to Travis Brooks-Garrett secretariat@auspsa.com by 21 July 2017